Inquiry into Life
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259426162
Author: Sylvia S. Mader Dr., Michael Windelspecht
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 37.5, Problem 13A
Which feature is associated with the sustainability of a rural society?
- planting cover crops when farming
- using green roofs
- designing energy-efficient transportation systems
- making areas more pedestrian- and bike-friendly
- All of these are correct.
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